Maya Moonstone
Shiny_Rock
- Joined
- Apr 7, 2005
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- 212
Hi
We have finally saved up enough $$$ for an upgrade!
I would love to have a cushion cut diamond. But where should I begin? I contacted a PS vendor with regards to a 1.72ct/G/SI1 cushion in my price range and asked a lot of questions - the Diamond Expert from the vendor frankly did not answer a lot of my questions. I did ask th DE to recommend a few stones based on my criteria and he/she gave me 4 recommendations of which only one fulfilled my criteria- (don''t you just hate it when they do that!
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My criteria is based on the chart by Gemappraiser.com for an oval. I do realize that you have to see a cushion in person, but I have to start somewhere! I can''t have every cushion shipped to Seattle and have to pay shipping and insurance
I may be flexible about the numbers!
My criteria is as follows:
1.5 to1.99ct
G to H
VS2 to SI1
Table 55-60%
Depth 59-63%
No culet
Faint Fluoresence is ok
Polish/Symmetry Good to Excellent
I prefer a rectangular look - l/w of 1.13 to 1.20
Are these impossible criteria? I have only started my search - although I have spend months on PS reading and learning - but maybe it would be best to get a local jeweller and diamond?
Anyway, any tips on searching for a cushion? Any recommendations- you can PM me if you want.
Thanks - the money is burning a hole in my pocket!
Maya
We have finally saved up enough $$$ for an upgrade!
I would love to have a cushion cut diamond. But where should I begin? I contacted a PS vendor with regards to a 1.72ct/G/SI1 cushion in my price range and asked a lot of questions - the Diamond Expert from the vendor frankly did not answer a lot of my questions. I did ask th DE to recommend a few stones based on my criteria and he/she gave me 4 recommendations of which only one fulfilled my criteria- (don''t you just hate it when they do that!
My criteria is based on the chart by Gemappraiser.com for an oval. I do realize that you have to see a cushion in person, but I have to start somewhere! I can''t have every cushion shipped to Seattle and have to pay shipping and insurance
My criteria is as follows:
1.5 to1.99ct
G to H
VS2 to SI1
Table 55-60%
Depth 59-63%
No culet
Faint Fluoresence is ok
Polish/Symmetry Good to Excellent
I prefer a rectangular look - l/w of 1.13 to 1.20
Are these impossible criteria? I have only started my search - although I have spend months on PS reading and learning - but maybe it would be best to get a local jeweller and diamond?
Anyway, any tips on searching for a cushion? Any recommendations- you can PM me if you want.
Thanks - the money is burning a hole in my pocket!
Maya